The Writer's Block Bookstore

The Writer's Block Bookstore Menu

(907) 929-2665
3956 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517

Breakfast

Served all day as available.
Beans & Rice with Scrambled Eggs (v)
$16.00
A comfort food around the world. Ask about today’s beans (black, pinto, rojo etc). Topped with house made salsa and two scrambled eggs. Served with a side of sour cream (on request) and corn tortilla chips.
Homemade Granola w/Milk (v, vg, gf)
$11.00
"Block" blend of nuts, seeds, coconut, oats & dried fruit with your choice of milk.
Southwestern Breakfast Burrito (v)
$14.00
Roasted mild pasilla pepper, potato, onion, garlic and tomato scrambled with eggs and cheddar, served with chips.
Chile verde con Pollo Breakfast Burrito
$15.00
Roasted chicken and scrambled eggs, green chile, cumin, cilantro, garlic, onion and tomatillos. Served with a side of corn tortilla chips.
Savory Egg Panini (v)
$16.00
Harvarti, cheddar and egg with tomato grilled with a tangy garlic-parsley spread.
Veggie Migas
$15.00
Think breakfast nachos, all grown up! Full of sauteed veg and scrambled egg, this dish is a great way to start your day (or continue it!)
Reindeer Sausage Migas
20.00
Think breakfast nachos, all grown up! With reindeer sausage and scrambled egg, this dish is a great way to start your day (or continue it!)

$Salads & Dips


Chips & Salsa (v, vg, gf)
$10.00
Homemade classic salsa made with tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, onion, salt, and lime.
House Salad (v, vg, gf upon request)
Romaine lettuce, tomato, shredded carrots, red onion, and homemade sourdough croutons.

Paninis & Wraps with Pestos and Spreads

All paninis served on your choice of sourdough or multi-grain bread, or as a wrap, with a side of corn tortilla chips. Add a side salad or cup of soup for $5.
Daily Beans and Rice Burrito (vg)
$11.00
House Beans (black, pinto or red). Served with corn tortilla chips.
Cheese Panini (v)
$13.00
The Block's take on classic grilled cheese comfort food with Gouda and Havarti, tomato. Pesto: basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan.
Kids Cheese Panini (v)
$10.00
You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this timeless favorite! Cheddar and Havarti cheese melted to perfection, served on sourdough or multi-grain bread.
Roast Beef Panini
$16.00
A jazzed-up roast beef sandwich with provolone and tomato. Pesto: cashew, jalapeño, cilantro (dairy free spread).
Pastrami Panini
$16.00
Pastrami with a bite! A flavorful standard with Swiss cheese & tomato, Cuban slaw, lettuce Spread: tangy Dijon mayo
Albuquerque Turkey
$16.00
Oven roasted turkey and New Mexican Hatch green chili cream cheese spread with tomato, onion, pickled lime jalapeños and romain lettuce, served with chips.
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
16.00
A creamy mix of chicken, bleu and cheddar cheese, crunchy celery and a buffalo sauce with just a bit of kick.

$Soups and Comfort Foods


Roasted Pepper Tomato Basil Soup (vg, gf)
This is not your Mama's recipe! A unique blend of tomatoes, roasted poblano peppers, basil, garlic, and veggies make up the roots of this fantastic soup (served with sourdough or multi-grain toast upon request).
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup (gf)
It's got snap! Chicken and house-roasted pasilla pseppers, topped with tortilla chips and salsa. Sour cream on the side.
Pelmeni (Chicken and Beef)
$16.00
A Russian comfort food ideal after a night of vodka. Locally-made chicken and beef dumplings topped with sour cream, cilantro, and a sprinkle of yellow curry powder. Served with a side of hot sauce.
Pierogi (v)
$16.00
The vegetarian cousin to the Pelmeni, these half moon shaped dumplings are dusted with yellow curry powder, drizzled with sour cream, and a pinch or cilantro. Served with hot sauce.
Beans and Rice (vg, gf)
$11.00
A comfort food found around the world. Call in for today's selection of black, pinto or red beans.
Ukrainian Borscht (v, gf)
A hearty blend of tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, celery, and of course beets, served with a dollop of dill sour cream and a slice of rye toast (toast contains gluten).
New Mexican chicken posole
Red chili and hominey with chicken. Classic comfort food and not too spicy.
Roasted Pumpkin with basil and cury
$12.50
Comfort food at it's best! Creamy roasted pumpkin with fresh basil and yellow curry.
Creamy potato and green onion
A lovely and simple blend of potato with herbs and cream with green onion. (V, GF)
Matzah Ball Soup
A traditional Jewish soup of chicken broth, garlic, onion, carrots, celery and matzah balks.
Creamy Chicken & Basil with Tortellini
Creamy chicken soup base with basil and cheese tortellini.
Lemon Chicken w/ Rice
$12.50
A lemon garlic broth with spring veggies (gf, vg)
Ginger Chicken Soup with Cabbage & rice
$10.50
This lovely seasonal soup is perfect for a cloudy day or when you're feeling under the weather. Warm and rich with bright notes from the citrus, this isn't your typical chicken soup! Gluten free.
Beer Chedder with Reindeer Sausage
$10.50
A creamy potato cheese base made with the wonderful Wolfpack Pilsner from Midnight Sun Brewing and Indian Valley reindeer sausage.
Spicy Black Bean (vg, gf)
This vegan and gluten-free bean soup is made with dried peppers, paprika, and all kinds of tasty roasted veggies! Hearty and delicious, this soup is perfect for a cold snap.
Chicken Cacciatore over Rice
Super comfort food... roasted chicken, tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, herbs and spices served over rice.
Garden Vegetable Soup
$10.50
A simple but hearty soup, perfect for an overcast day. Potatoes, carrots, tomato, onion and celery in a house-made vegetarian broth seasoned with thyme, garlic, and sea salt
Ukrainian Beef Borscht
$10.50
A hearty blend of beef chunks, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, celery, and of course beets, served with a dollop of dill sour cream and a slice of rye toast (toast contains gluten).
Eastern European foragers stew
An earthy blend of wild and brown mushrooms, potato, buckwheat, onion and carrots served with fresh dill and a dollop of dill sour cream. (V, gf, vegan optional without sour cream)
Wolfpack Potato Poblano
A lovely and simple blend of fire-roasted poblano peppers and roasted potato with herbs and Wolfpack Pilsner. Vegan
Spenard Clam Chowder
Manhattan-Style but with reindeer sausage not bacon.
Lemon Dill and Potato Soup
A spring soup loaded with veggies. Soup has celery, carrots, garlic, potatoes, lemon, dill, and thyme in a light veggie broth. (V,gf)
Classic chicken noodle soup with added pilsner to broth
Classic comfort soup for a cold day... chicken and noodles, herbs and wood pack piksner
Gazpacho
A traditional Spanish Gazpacho soup. A blend of tomatoes and seasonal vegetables served cold. Perfect for those hot summer days! Vegan.
Hungarian mushroom soup
Classic Hungarian mushroom soup with dill, paprika, onion, and cream.
Mushroom and tomato soup
Brown mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs in a savory tomato broth with red wine vinegar.
German Potato Soup
Has reindeer sausage in it!
Tomatillo Tomato Noodle 1Soup

Coffee

Uncle Leroy's Coffee made the way you like it!
Americano
Classic Americano made with our Cuban style espresso roast
Cappuccino
Classic cappuccino - espresso with fluffy steamed milk.
Chai Tea
Tiger Spice Chai tea.
Latte
Espresso with steamed milk.
Mocha
Steamed milk, espresso and chocolate.

Italian Sodas

Housemade Italian Sodas
Italian Soda
3.50
Choose your syrup let us know if you'd like whipped cream.

$Sweets n' Treats


Apple Upside-down Cake
$6.00
A fall spin on the old classic pineapple upside-down cake, made from local apples with cinnamon and brown sugar, a sweet treat for a fall day!
Brownie
$4.00
Satisfy even the strongest of chocolate cravings with this fudgy delight! Rich dark chocolate brownie sprinkled with semi sweet chocolate chips and almond extract.
Raspberry Linzer Cookies
$2.00
A soft shortbread cookie with a raspberry jam center.
Cookie of the Day
$3.00
Might be chocolate chip, peanut butter, ginger molasses, or oatmeal! Thanks for being adventurous! No vegan options today.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie
$2.00
Classic chocolate chip cookie
M&M Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie
$2.00
M&M Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie
Macaroon
$3.50
A simple but classic treat!
Lemom Lavender Cake
$4.00
A delightful light and buttery treat, with just a hint of lavender and a bright lemony glaze.
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oat Cookie
$2.00
Chocolate chip peanut butter oat with coconut cookie
Pumpkin Spice Muffins with chocolate chips
$4.00
A blend of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger makes this muffin a cozy treat.
Triple Berry Cheesecake Muffin
$3.00
Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries with a cheescake swirl and crumble topping.
Sweet and Salty Blondie
$3.00
A decadent blondie with caramel, cashews, pretzel, and chocolate chips.
Coffee Cake
$5.00
A delicious, traditional coffee cake with nuts, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Perfect with your morning cuppa or at night when you need that sweet treat to close out a long day.
Cheddar and Zucchini Quick Bread
$4.00
A fantastic quick bread packed with cheddar cheese and zucchini

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